Glider frame



May 1, 1934. c. E. FRIESNER GLIDER FRAME Filed Nov. 1 1932 iii Patented May 1, 1934 UNITED STATES GLIDER FRAME Charles E. Friesner, Toledo, Ohio, assignor to The Hettriek Manufacturing Company, Toledo, Ohio, a corporation of Ohio Application November 1 1 Claim.

This invention relates to frames for gliders of the type having two vertical end frames from which the glider is suspended, and a longitudinal tie member under the seat and connected with the end frames. An object is to produce a new and improved frame which is rigid and sturdy, and in which the tie member and end frames can be readily and conveniently assembled and dis assembled by means of a pin and slot or notch connection, which not only enables the parts to be assembled in a simple manner, but materially reduces the cost of manufacture.

Other objects and advantages will hereinafter appear, and, for purposes of illustration, but not of limitation, embodiments of the invention are shown in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a glider; Figure 2 is a perspective View illustrating the separable connection between the tie rod and one of the vertical end frames;

Figure 3 is an end elevation of the part shown in Figure 2; and

Figure 4 is a perspective view of another form of connection between the tie member and end frames.

The illustrated embodiment of the invention comprises a glider having a pair of laterally spaced upright end frames F, from the upper portion of which the glider G is suspended by rods 10, one rod being provided for each corner of the glider, and, as suspended, the glider is free to swing back and forth between the end frames F.

Each end frame F comprises a pair of opposite vertical posts 11 of angle iron, across the upper ends of which is suitably connected a cross bar (not shown), from which depend the suspension rods 10. The lower ends of the uprights 11 are secured to a foot piece 12 of angle iron, and braces 13, connected to the foot piece 12 and each upright 11, assist in supporting the uprights. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, a bar 14 is disposed in horizontal position between the inner sides of the uprights 11 adjacent the lower ends thereof. It will be observed that the angle irons 11 are so positioned that one flange thereof extends rearwardly, and the horizontal bar 14 abuts against the other flanges and is secured by riveting, spotwelding, or any suitable means. The bar 14 is of angle iron, and depending from the central portion thereof is a vertically disposed headed rivet 15.

Extending longitudinally beneath the glider G is a tie bar 16 of angle iron, each end of which is provided with a lateral notch 17, which, by lateral movement, is adapted to be moved into engagement with the adjacent rivet or pin 15. For holding the parts in assembled relation, a dog 18 is pivoted at 19 to the cross bar 14, and when 4, 1932, Serial No. 642,500

swung into engagement with the tie bar 16, it prevents the parts from being separated. As shown, the dog 18 is positioned on the side opposite to the free end of the notch 1'7. It is apparent that by swinging the dog 18 out of the position shown in Figure 2, the tie bar 16 may be moved laterally to the left of the Figure into a position out of engagement with the rivet 15, thereby to disconnect the tie bar from the cross bar 14.

Braces 20 are connected to opposite sides of the tie bar 18 by a bolt and nut connection 21, the opposite ends of the braces being pivoted to the uprights 11 by rivets 22. By disconnecting the braces 20 from the tie bar it is manifest that the end frames can be bodily disconnected from the tie bar in a simple and convenient manner. It is to be understood that each end frame is similarly constructed, and description of the connection at one end of the tie bar is considered sufficient.

In the alternate form shown in Figure 4, the tie bar 16 is secured by a rivet 15 to the cross bar 14 Each upright 11 is provided with a headed rivet 23, and notches 24 are formed on opposite sides of the cross bar 14 It is apparent that the tie bar 1o can be secured to the uprights 11 by downward hooking motion and sliding a notch over each headed rivet 23. A dog 18 is pivoted to each upright 11 above the adjacent rivet 23, and when swung downwardly into engagement with the cross bar 1%, separation of the parts will be prevented. The remaining structures are the same as above described.

Numerous changes in details of construction, arrangement and mode of assembly may be effected without departing from the spirit of the invention, especially as defined in the appended claim.

What I claim is new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

In a glider frame construction, a pair of laterally spaced vertical end frames, a substantially central horizontal tie bar extending between said end frames, a connection between said tie bar and the adjacent end frame, said connection comprising a cross member fixed to the end frame and disposed in horizontal relation, an inwardly projecting flange on said cross member, a button head stud projecting vertically from an intermediate portion of said flange, the adjacent end of said tie bar having a laterally extending notch engageable with said stud by a lateral movement, a movable dog on the flange adjacent said stud and engageable with said tie bar for holding the latter in engagement with said stud and brace means respectively connecting each end portion of said tie bar and the adjacent end frame.

CHARLES E. FRIESNER. 

